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Question 6noteMultipotent stem cells:can be used for stem cell therapy.are less specialised than totipotent stem cells.have less potential to differentiate than pluripotent stem cells.can only differentiate further to a small number of closely related cell types.

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Question 6noteMultipotent stem cells:can be used for stem cell therapy.are less specialised than totipotent stem cells.have less potential to differentiate than pluripotent stem cells.can only differentiate further to a small number of closely related cell types.

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  1. Multipotent stem cells can be used for stem cell therapy: Stem cell therapy is a type of treatment that uses stem cells to replace or repair damaged cells and tissues. Multipotent stem cells, which can develop into a limited number of cell types, are often used in these therapies.

  2. Multipotent stem cells are less specialized than totipotent stem cells: Totipotent stem cells are the most versatile stem cells, as they can differentiate into any cell type in the body, as well as placental cells. Multipotent stem cells, on the other hand, can only differentiate into a limited number of closely related cell types.

  3. Multipotent stem cells have less potential to differentiate than pluripotent stem cells: Pluripotent stem cells can differentiate into any cell type in the body (except for placental cells), making them more versatile than multipotent stem cells.

  4. Multipotent stem cells can only differentiate further to a small number of closely related cell types: This is the defining characteristic of multipotent stem cells. They are limited in their differentiation potential, typically able to produce only a few types of cells within a specific lineage or small group of lineages. For example, hematopoietic stem cells are multipotent stem cells that can produce various types of blood cells.

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